Our Story
From a simple idea to a global phenomenon
đ It Started with a Late Night...
Picture this: It's 2 AM, and three college friends are scattered across different continents - Alex in San Francisco pulling an all-nighter, Maya in Mumbai starting her morning coffee, and Sam in London catching up on messages during lunch break. They were using multiple apps, struggling with time zones, and missing each other's messages.
đ The "What If" Moment
"What if there was a place where distance didn't matter?" Alex wondered aloud during their video call. "What if we could make the world feel smaller, conversations more meaningful, and connections stronger?" Maya added with excitement. That's when Sam, with a grin, said the words that would change everything: "HEY YO! Let's build it!"
đ ī¸ From Dorm Room to Dream
What started as weekend coding sessions in Alex's tiny dorm room quickly became an obsession. Maya designed the most intuitive interface anyone had ever seen, Sam crafted the backend that could handle millions of messages, and Alex brought the vision to life with features that made chatting feel magical. They survived on pizza, dreams, and the belief that they were building something special.
đ The First "Hello"
Six months later, HEY YO! went live with a simple message from Alex: "Hey yo, world! Let's connect!" Within hours, people from 12 countries had joined. Within a week, it was 50 countries. Within a month, we had our first viral moment when a grandmother in Italy used HEY YO! to teach her grandson in Australia how to make pasta - the video of their cooking session melted hearts worldwide.
â¤ī¸ More Than Just Chat
Today, HEY YO! isn't just an app - it's where love stories begin, where friendships bloom across oceans, where communities support each other, and where every "Hey Yo!" greeting carries the warmth of human connection. We've facilitated over 10 billion conversations, but more importantly, we've helped create countless memories, relationships, and moments of joy.
đ¯ Our Mission Today
"To make every person on Earth feel just one conversation away from friendship, understanding, and belonging. Because in a world that can feel divided, we believe that every 'Hey Yo!' is a bridge to someone's heart."